†CALL TO WORSHIP: (based on Psalm 146)                                                  
One: Come! Praise the Lord!
All: Praise God for the heavens and the earth and all that is in them!
One: Come! Praise the Lord!
All: Praise God who feeds the hungry and uplifts the downtrodden!
One: Come! Praise the Lord!
All: Praise God who gives sight to the blind and sets the prisoners free!
One: Come! Praise the Lord!
All: The Lord will reign forever! Praise the Lord!
†OPENING HYMN: Blue # 275     “God of Our Life”
CALL TO CONFESSION:                                                                            
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Almighty God, you call us to lives of service, but we confess that we ignore our neighbors in need right outside our door. You call us to share our abundance, but we confess that we choose our own comfort over generosity to others. You call us to build community, but we confess that we are too often gatekeepers, letting in only the ones that make us comfortable. Forgive us Lord. Help us to be content with enough and inspire us to share what we have - our prosperity, our power, and love - until all your children have life and dignity in beloved community. Lord, hear our prayer.
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION: In Jesus’ name, Amen
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS:                
†PASSING OF THE PEACE:
†CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Blue# 579     “Gloria Patri”
TIME FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDREN:                                                
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:
God of wonder, as we hear your Word for us today, fill us with holy imagination. Help us hear your holy invitation and ignite within us a passion to live your truth and follow your way. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS:    1 Timothy 6: 6-19   Luke 16: 19-31
One: This is the word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE:                                  “What’s Your Choice?”                    
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Blue Hymnal pg. 14     The Apostle’s Creed
SPECIAL MUSIC
CALL FOR GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS:
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PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER:
†CLOSING HYMN: Blue # 367       “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”
†BENEDICTION:                                                                                          
†MUSICAL DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING:        “Let There Be Peace on Earth”